16,000km service intervals!

[Big Dave]

Just coming up to 5,000km on the KR Rocket III Long Termer. I thought 'better book it in for a service'.

Not so - after the initial 800km oil change and fastener check, the next service isn't due till 16,000km or 1 year.

Longest I have heard of. If it was my bike I would probably change the oil before then, but that is impressive I thought.

What of other new bikes?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I am pretty impressed that the Scrambler has 10000k service intervals.

[Edbear]

Just coming up to 5,000km on the KR Rocket III Long Termer. I thought 'better book it in for a service'.

Not so - after the initial 800km oil change and fastener check, the next service isn't due till 16,000km or 1 year.

Longest I have heard of. If it was my bike I would probably change the oil before then, but that is impressive I thought.

What of other new bikes?

That's good, but remember it is a 2.3ltr lump. My C50T is 6,000km but that's only 805cc. Generally one expects bike engines to be shorter service intervals due to smaller oil capacity plus the fact that they are higher revving.

What's the rev range of the Rocket111 and its oil capacity?

[Devil]

Triumph Speed Four, when they were still out. 10,000km.

BMW F800GS 10,000km.

KTM690SM '08 onwards, 7500km.

[Big Dave]

Ed

5.9ltrs

Max power is 5,750rpm
More significant 2,500rpm is Max torque.
Around town cruising 1,100rpm

[CookMySock]

I slipped and went a few thousand km over a service interval, and I was horrified at the colour of the shit that I drained out. Never again.

If the service interval is that long, then make sure you get a look at the oil that is drained from it, and then decide if you are happy with that or not.

Steve

[EJK]

Wow. My bike stalls at 1,100rpm.

[Edbear]

Ed

5.9ltrs

Max power is 5,750rpm
More significant 2,500rpm is Max torque.
Around town cruising 1,100rpm

Could explain a lot. That's a bigger sump than most cars and a much lower rev ceiling than most bikes as well. Our '99 Pulsar revs to 7,000 with peak power about the same revs as the Rocket111, but a smaller sump capacity of about 4.5ltrs. It has 15,000km service intervals.

Still impressive though, as is the bike itself having gained a loyal following since its debut. One day I'll take one for a ride...

[AllanB]

Dave - that's not surprising as the RIII has a car engine :bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:

Other than being a smart-arse above it is probably a relevant comment, a big 2.3l low revving engine (compared to most bikes) is exactly what most 2l cars have and they usually have service intervals around 15,000 if you run synthetic oil.

My Honda service book states 12,000 intervals for the Hornet and US and English sites confirm the same. However NZ Honda shops will tell you 6,000..........

[Big Dave]

The way it goes is certainly unique - and very, very enjoyable.

Bigger than a good deal of car engines.

[Oscar]

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:

I'm gonna get to ride a grown ups bike...:yeah:

[Devil]

Dave can I take the Rocket for a ride?, i'm getting withdrawal symptoms. I haven't ridden one for ages!

[Big Dave]

Dave can I take the Rocket for a ride?, i'm getting withdrawal symptoms. I haven't ridden one for ages!

No sorry. Spoken for.
Let's just say that Oscar still has 'the photos' on file and leave it at that.

[Devil]

d'oh!
Maybe holeshot will lend me one when i drop the scooter off for it's service.

[LBD]

Determining oil change intervals is an interesting subject and pays my wages.

Best OC intervals are those determined by oil condition however in the world of small vehicles the cost of analyzing oil is near the cost of a sump full of new oil...so might as well change the oil ahead of time instead of testing.

Second best option especially when you have a fleet of vehicals, is to change oil based on fuel burnt which is relitive to work done. This will mean analyzing oil for several vehicles, determing the point the oil deteriorates, comparing this with fuel burnt then scheduling maintenance based on fuel use.

Last, use using the equipment manufactures recomendation as a guide. These will have a reserve based on the manufacturers testing and will take into account all variables, and allow for worst case scenario ie a bike used for commuting or long distance touring by riders that thrash a bike. Built into the manufacturer's calculation is sump capacity, the more oil capacity, the longer the drain period for any given machine.

At the end of the day, the aim is to replace the oil before particle contaminants increase to the point of doing damage and before the oil structure deteriorates and stops providing film and corrosion protection.

Finest filters and best oil....CLEAN OIL IS GOOD OIL

[Hitcher]

The official service interval for the Aprilia SL750 Shiver is 20,000km.

[LBD]

The official service interval for the Aprilia SL750 Shiver is 20,000km.

So riding like a nana, you should right till 35k before it need a service.....:bleh:

But seriously, that sounds a lot for a bike?

[Hitcher]

So riding like a nana, you should right till 35k before it need a service.....:bleh:

But seriously, that sounds a lot for a bike?

It's almost two services a year. What's the problem with that?

[LBD]

It's almost two services a year. What's the problem with that?

70k/year...1400 per week...what stopping you from getting out and riding it? 10K?

[Hitcher]

Bikes with 6,000km service intervals used to shit me to tears, as they'd need servicing about every 10 weeks.

[LBD]

Bikes with 6,000km service intervals used to shit me to tears, as they'd need servicing about every 10 weeks.

Would be nice...I am stuck in urkadurkastan with shit roads and no bike....my choice I guess....But 7 days in Europe in July on a bike:banana:....a big heavy beemer:angry2:... with a pillion....:mad: ...at least its my bike riding buddy daughter...:woohoo: